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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2024 | MS | SB 2725 | Establishes a University System Efficiency Task Force | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 12) |
| March 12, 2024 | OK | HB 3089 | Authorizes State Fortified Home Program Grants | Bill Passed - House (88 - 4) |
| March 12, 2024 | National | HR 6276 | USE IT Act of 2023 | Bill Passed - House (217 - 203) |
| March 12, 2024 | National | H Res 1065 | Denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies. | Resolution Passed - House (226 - 193) |
| March 12, 2024 | MS | SB 2580 | Authorizes In-Person Early Voting and Repeals In-Person Absentee Voting | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 8) |
| March 12, 2024 | OK | SB 1198 | Requires School Training on Sex Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 8) |
| March 12, 2024 | MS | SB 2628 | Establishes a State-Appointed Regional Board to Govern the Water System in the Capital City of Jackson | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 14) |
| March 12, 2024 | ID | H 620 | Prohibits Local Regulation of the Carrying of Knives | Bill Passed - House (56 - 13) |
| March 11, 2024 | ID | S 1234 | Requires Health Benefit Plans to to Cover Prescription Contraception for a 6-Month Supply | Bill Passed - House (35 - 34) |
| March 11, 2024 | OK | SB 1450 | Increases Penalties for Retail Theft and Other Organized Retail Crimes | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 5) |
| March 11, 2024 | ID | H 599 | Prohibits Ballot Harvesting | Bill Passed - House (58 - 11) |
| March 11, 2024 | KY | HB 626 | Prohibits Disruptive Protests Inside the State Capitol | Bill Passed - House (62 - 31) |
| March 11, 2024 | OK | SB 1536 | Authorizes the Attorney General to Mediate Disputes Between the State Treasurer and Pension Plan Administrators | Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 1) |
| March 11, 2024 | OK | HB 3992 | Requires Individuals Convicted of Certain Crimes to Serve 100% of Their Sentence | Bill Passed - House (84 - 8) |
| March 11, 2024 | NY | A 4714 | Repeals the Crime of Adultery | Bill Passed - House (137 - 10) |
| March 9, 2024 | WV | HB 4399 | Authorizes Criminal Record Expungement for Dismissed Charges | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (30 - 1) |
| March 9, 2024 | WV | SB 146 | Establishes a State Task Force on Adult Education | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (92 - 4) |
| March 9, 2024 | WV | SB 631 | Prohibits Municipalities from Disconnecting Water Service for Nonpayment of Stormwater Fees | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (93 - 3) |
| March 9, 2024 | WV | SB 568 | Reduces Chronic Student Absenteeism | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (97 - 1) |
| March 9, 2024 | WV | SB 679 | Amends Cannabis Oversight Under the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (71 - 26) |
| March 9, 2024 | WV | HB 4399 | Authorizes Criminal Record Expungement for Dismissed Charges | Conference Report Adopted - House (94 - 4) |
| March 9, 2024 | VA | SB 207 | Amends and Streamlines Police Officer Certification | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (40 - 0) |
| March 9, 2024 | WV | SB 614 | Amends and Increases Student Discipline Policies | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 1) |
| March 9, 2024 | WV | HB 5105 | Repeals the Vaccine Requirements for Public Virtual Schools | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 29) |
| March 9, 2024 | WV | HB 5105 | Repeals the Vaccine Requirements for Public Virtual Schools | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 29) |